Carnival Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board

The Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board advises the Commissioner on carnival and amusement ride safety and provides advice on the regulations that govern the safety program.

There are 13 Board members, including one ex officio member, the Department of Community Affairs. The other 12 seats are: ride manufacturer (2); mobile ride operator; fixed ride operator; amusement park representative; insurance underwriter; professional engineer; representative of water parks; and four public members. Terms are four years.

The mission of the Board is to ensure the safety of carnival and amusement rides that are used in New Jersey.

So as to not interfere with the industry's peak times during the ride season, please be advised that the May meeting has been scheduled for the week after the Memorial Day Holiday; Memorial Day is on May 27,2013. The November meeting has also been scheduled for the week prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday; Thanksgiving is on November 28,2013

Upon Board approval these meeting dates will be established for the 2013 calendar year, however, as always, you will be notified of any change in the dates or times of these meetings.

2010 Board MeetingsJan 28, 2010--CANCELLED. Work Group meeting held in its place
Mar 16, 2010--CANCELLED. Work Group meeting held in its place
May 20, 2010--CANCELLED. Work Group meeting held in its place
July 22,2010--CANCELLED
Oct 28, 2010--CANCELLED. Work Group meeting held in its place

All board meetings start at 11 A.M. and are located at the DCA Building,
101 South Borad Street, Trenton, New Jersey.